INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER + eLEARNING DEVELOPER
Instructional Design | eLearning Development | UI Design| Client Relations
Certified Instructional Designer | eLearning Development | Adult Learning Theory | ADDIE | Needs Analysis | Client Relations | Rapid Learning | Microlearning | Storyboarding | Video | Scripting | Content Authoring | Project Management | SCORM | LMS | Synchronous + Asynchronous Learning | Instructor Led Training (ILT) + Virtual Instructor Lead Training (VILT) | DEI
Driven and innovative Instructional Designer, eLearning Developer, Content Writer, and Published Author with expertise in developing highly engaging, meaningful, and effective microlearning, rapid learning, and full-scale eLearning courses across diverse platforms. Empowering leader with a proven track record in planning, curating, and delivering eLearning products that consistently achieve KPIs and OPK. Adept at collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to define needs and apply research-based instructional methodologies that accelerate learning. Organized creative with a passion for developing content that drives practical, real-world problem-solving and finding learning solutions where there seem to be none. Service-minded lover of people with an extreme amount of grit and determination. Master of Education in Reading and ESL.
Needs Analysis: Conduct data-driven needs analysis to drive curation of custom eLearning solutions to address identified learner needs. Determine project scope and timeline in collaboration with clients and team members.
Content Development: Evaluate, organize, and edit SME content to produce a streamlined script that promotes achievement of client goals. Conceptualize storyboards for eLearning courses encompassing graphic and visual design, scripting, audio/visual cues, and developer directives.
eLearning: Partnered with the Instructional Design Company to revamp and update the existing Instructional Design Academy certification eLearning course for the 2024 launch. Contributed to developing ten digital course companions to support learners in maximizing understanding.
UI Design: Built eLearning course from conception to execution using Storyline 360 and Adobe Premiere Pro, encompassing script development, UI design, AI audio production, video and audio editing, interactions, and learner evaluation.
Instructional Design Company • Remote 2020, 2021, 2023
Instructional Designer + eLearning Developer (Project-Based/Contract)
Needs Analysis: Examined data and anecdotal information to partner with leadership, clients, and key stakeholders to generate project scope and roadmap across eLearning, instructor-led (ILT), and virtual instructor-led (VILT) course development.
Client relations: Cultivated trusted client relationships through consistent and transparent communication.
Scripting + Storyboarding: Evaluated defined needs against subject matter expert content to author new eLearning scripts and revise existing scripts to align with identified learning outcomes. Drafted new storyboards and contributed to existing storyboards with tailored content encompassing scripting, graphic design, asset sourcing and management, video and audio cues, and developer directives to support learning objectives.
Video Editing: Edited video course modules for minor changes to support needs ahead of a robust eLearning course update.
Content Development: Edited, revised, and modified ten digital eLearning course support resources, including a course companion and module playbooks for content and to allow for digital user interaction.
eLearning: Supported streamlined change management during course update transition by modifying user accessibility to current learners within the learning management system (LMS). Archived all retired course video assets into a video library within LMS. Evaluated new eLearning modules and learner support resources to provide feedback for leadership.
Marketing: Designed social media marketing communications. Wrote bi-weekly marketing emails for 2K+ subscribers to promote live synchronous and asynchronous e-learning.
Connections Education/Pearson Publishing • Remote 2017 – 2018
eLearning Curriculum Writer (Project Based/Contract)
Instructional Design: Spearheaded development of K-12 eLearning course scope-and-sequence and outlines aligned with national and all 50 state standards in partnership with the Editorial and Curriculum Development teams.
Scripting: Authored engaging K-12 microlearning scripts for eLearning courses and tutorials, including a multitude of script variants to support diverse learner needs, abilities, and learning modalities.
Instructional Methodologies: Implemented specific research-based instructional methodologies and strategies that best supported the content and learning objectives.
Responsive Education Solutions • Remote 2022 – Present
504 Coordinator + Dyslexia Specialist
504 Plan Development: Drive the development of student-centric 504 Plans in partnership with students, families, and teachers to maximize student achievement and facilitate equal access to the curriculum for students with mental and physical disabilities.
Data and Analytics: Analyze and synthesize diverse data sets to determine student needs that inform the development of instructional accommodations and service plans.
Adult Education: Train, mentor, and coach teachers, families, and support staff on best-practice implementation of data-driven accommodations and research-based methodologies.
Family & Student Engagement: Build trusted relationships with families and students through transparent and consistent communication. Champion an environment that fosters a team mentality around determining the optimal level of customized support, catalyzing student growth.
Nevadah HR Team | My Resume Team • Remote 2019 – 2023
Human Resources Specialist
Resume Writing: Craft targeted and engaging resumes that consistently capture the attention of high-interest employers and achieve client goals.
Client Experience: Build valued client relationships to deliver strategic resumes that boost interview rates and win clients’ dream roles. Produce tailored, best-practice customer service.
Sales & Marketing Strategy: Partner with leadership to define growth strategy and craft tailored social media strategies that boost organization visibility and accelerate business. Write social media messaging and craft the organizational slogan that effectively promoted branded products and services. Facilitated free webinars to translate prospective clients into current clients.
Articulate Storyline 360
Adobe Premiere Pro
G Suite
Microsoft Suite
Canva
LMS
Video Editing
Voiceover + AI Audio Production
Curriculum Writer • AMCO International
Curriculum Writer • Common Core Kingdom
Curriculum Writer • Mentored
Curriculum Writer • Author, Robert Hoyman
Teacher • Frisco Independent School District, Pink Elementary
Instructional Coach • Trinity Basin Preparatory
Reading Interventionist & RTI Specialist • Trinity Basin Preparatory
Teacher • Trinity Basin Preparatory
Instructional Designer Certification • Instructional Design Company
Master Reading Teacher • Texas State Board of Educator Certificates
Reading Specialist • Texas State Board of Educator Certificates
EC-4 Generalist • Texas State Board of Educator Certificates
4-8 Generalist • Texas State Board of Educator Certificates
ESL Supplemental • Texas State Board of Educator Certificates
Shelton Academic Language Approach • Shelton School & Outreach Center
Master of Education in Reading & English as a Second Language • Dallas Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications • Texas Tech University